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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

City Marshal Henry T. Morse has been
chosen one of three commissioners in dis
pute over a road commencing on the town
line between East Liyermore and Jay, cen
tinuing essterly across the southern portion
of Jay and into Chesterville where it termin-
ates at certain point near the dwelling house
of L. +. Hollis. The other two commission
ers are Henry Merrill and A. p. Barring
They meet at the house of Simon Richards
August 80. An appeal was taken from the
decision of the County Commissioners Of
Franklin county, disseminating the road, to
the Supreme Judicial Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

A crew Of machinsts was engaged in re-
moving the engine and machinery from the
railroad repair shop yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

Visitors to the court room next fall will
probably be much surprised at the long need
ed improvements that will have been made.
Major John w. Berry of Gardiner is fresco-
ing the ceiling and walls, and that it will be
an excellent piece of work,no one can doubt
Carpenters are at work finishing the room in
wildwood and making slight alterations as
to the position of the witness stands, .etc.,
and to put on the finishing touches. a new
carpet will be laid on the foo- and platforms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

A lady on the street had a narrow escape
from being run over by a team driven by
another lady, yesterday morning,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

Pears and green apples are among the
latest additions to the fruit counters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

DR.. H. Godfrey saws: II gave tDiges-
tylin'to an obstinate dyspeptic patient, who
used it with good effect"
Sold by all druggists. Sl00 per bottle, or
w. +. Kidder & Co.. Manufacturing
Chemists. SO John St. \ 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

The Maine Central Railroad Co. will erect
a new coal shed in the yard here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

NS~ Visiting cards. You can get fly
cards engraved in the latest style, with plate,
for only 81 so at S. J. Millken's book store.
Augusta. jun23lmo
&S~Pure Paris Green, Dalmatian Insect
Powder, Poison and Sticky Fly Paper, at De-
vine & Coughln's Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

A prominent citizen says the city has no
right TO interfere with many of the awnings
IN the east side of Water street, as it does not
own all the sidewalk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

Over thirty bushels of strawberries have
been picked from the Insane Hospital vines
This season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

One of our popular mail carriers is more
fortunate than the average man; he is the
happy po.sessor of three horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

The Augusta Water Co. is completing the
laying of its pipe on Cushnoc Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15
Anniversary of the Formation OF tn
French Republic.

The tricolor and the stars and stripes
waved proudly in the breeze over Mr.. Emile
BARRIERS place of business all day yesterday.
1t was the anniversary of the formation of
the French republic which is very dear to
Mr.. Barber. In the evening he observed
the event in manner fitting to its import
ance Laurel street, on which he resides,
was crowded with people, and at s 30 o'clock
ST. Joseph's band appeared and for two hours
rendered its finest selections, winning de-
served applause and commendation. There
was also a fine display of fireworks ia the
way of rockets, candles, colored fires, pin
wheels, etc for over an hour, which gave
great pleasure to the multitude. During the
evening the host and hostess entertained
party of their friends, one of the pleasing
features being the singing of Mr.. Charles
Minoty, which was much enjoyed and very
entertaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

Mr.. Greenlief Haskell has sold his grocery
business, east side, to Mr.. Chas. Savage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

r W. Soule is to erect a big awning over
The sidewalk ia front of his store to protect
his goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

Mr.. Michael Burns says he will open bis
imported liquor business in Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

water motor is to be attached TO the large
organ in the Universslist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

&S~Best quality of rubber hose at reduced
prices, for sale by A p. Gould & Co
iune2Slm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15
City Personals.

Mr.. Geo. II. Cross, after sickness OF
nearly five months, is very low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

The wind blew gale yesterday afternoon
and binding clouds of dust were in the air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15
WOOD AND COAL.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Commits.
sioners Of kennebec County until September 7th
1887 at IL NJ for furnishing wood and coal for the
county buildings in Augusta. The coal to be put
into bins at the court house and Jail. Contractors
to specify kind and quantity. Good merchantable
hard wood. seasoned under cover, will be required
The right reserved 70 reject any or all bids.
Augusta, July 9, 1882. iuIysd3v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

&S~Call at Soule's Saturday for currants,
pine apples, gooseberries, melons, and other
fruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

Mustang training seems to be one of the
popular amusements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

MIR G. S. Church has been appointed
clerk in the Newspaper department of the
post office in place of Mr.. w. II. Pond, re-
signed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

Two hose companies to be organized in
the city, shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

The newly organized Augusta club will
play picked nine on the State grounds on
Saturday at 3 30 P. NJ. The new club has
been putting in some good practice work the
past week and give promise Of being able to
make it very interesting for visiting clubs and
to give good reports of Themselves when Wis
ting in other places
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15
Tofal aud State Ifirs.
Friday July ID. 1887

Local anu Slatf tfW5.
Friday July Is, 1887
Two hose companies are to be organized in
the city, shortly
Mustang training seems to be one of the
popular amusements.
The Maine Central Railroad Co. will erect
new coal shed in the yard here.
water motor is to be attached to the large
organ in the Universaist church.
Pears and green apples are among the
latest additions to the fruit counters.
Mr.. Michael Burns says he will open his
imported liquor business in Portland,
The Augusta Water Co. is completing the
laying Of its pipe on Cushnoc Heights.
Mr.. Greenief Haskell has sold his grocery
business, east side, to Mr.. Chas. Savage.
r W. Soule is to erect big awning over
the sidewalk ia front of his store to protect
his goods.
Over thirty bushels of strawberries have
= been picked from the Insane Hospital vines
This season.
A crew of machinsts was engaged in re-
moving the engine and machinery from the
railroad repair shop yesterday.
The new Commandant Of the Kennebec
Arsenal arrives next week. Maj Frank
Phipps and family depart to day.
One of our popular mail carriers is more
fortunate than the average man; he is the
happy possessor of three horses.
lady on the street had a narrow escape
from being run over by team driven by
another lady, yesterday morning.
Mr. Chas. Kennison's stable on Rines' Hill
has been purchased, and will be removed to
Cushnoc Heights, for hose house.
prominent citizen says the city has no
right to interfere with many of the awnings
IN the east side of Water street, as it does not
own all the sidewalk.
MIR G. S. Church has been appointed
clerk in the Newspaper department of the
post office in place of Mr.. w. II. Pond, re-
signed.
The President of the Society for the Pre-
Henry T. Morse, Agent, in place of Hiram
Reed, removed from the city. We think the
public will endorse this appointment as a
good one Mr.. Morse has accepted.
Mr. J. f. Chase, the successful excursion
manager, goes to Rockland and Thomaston
to day to arrange for the visit of party from
that section to the Cyclorama of Gettysburg
at Boston. Another excursion from the Ken
nebec for the Grand Army and their
treud8 will be arranged for September.
One Of the business men who is to play
bali on Monday next, states that his last ex-
perieuce in that line was very disastrous to
himself, if not to the result of the game. He
fell three times in running 10 first base, tore
open his vest, put one finger out Of joint, and
to cap the climax did not once find the
second base.
The newly organized Augusta club will
play picked nine on the State grounds on
been putting in some good practice work the
past week and give promise Of being able to
make it very interesting for visiting clubs and
to give good reports of themselves when Wis
ting in other places
Ia ~, bora IF tho Tnthnlio oh M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

yention of Cruelty to Animals has appointed
Henry T. Morse, Agent, in place of Hiram
Reed, removed from the city. We think the
public will endorse this appointment as a
good one. Mr.. Morse has accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

One Of the business men who is to play
ball on Monday next, states that his last ex
perience in that line was very disastrous to
himself, if not to the result of the game. He
fell three times in running to first base, tore
open his vest, put one finger out of joint, and
to cap the climax did not once find the
second base.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

Mr. J. f. Chase, the successful excursion
manager, goes to Rockland and Thomaston
to day to arrange for the visit OF party from
that section to the Cyclorama of Gettysburg
at Boston. Another excursion from the Ken
nebec for the Grand Army and their
frerd8 Will be arranged for September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15
State News.
ANpRoscoGGIN.

A singular and unusual accident happened
at the Webster wooden mill, in Sabaus, one
day last week. The extractor, which lie a
hollow cylinder revolving at a high rate of
speed, ussd TO throw the water out of cloth
and wool, preparat ~ to drying, burst when
loaded with blocks Fragments of iron
were thrown in every direction and the room
filled with loose blocks. Some of the help
narrowly escaped being struck BY the flying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-15

New lot Laces, worth 10
to l24 cents per yard, l shall
sell at sc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
A Pleasant Surprise.-The mem

bers of the Second Reformed congrega.
ton put into effect yesterday evening
pleasant surprise which they have had
in store for their pastor, Rev. l.. G. kre-
mer. Mr.. and Mrs. Krerner have re-
Gently goneto housekeeping OH Potomac
street, near the corner Of Bethel street,
and are in position now more than ever
to congratulate themselves upon being
comfortably located. Yesterday even
ing the pair were invited TO the resi-
dence of Mr.. Billmyer, a parishioner, at
the edge of town, to take tea with the
family. During their absence from
home, the congregation took possession
of the parsonage and ut the same time
filled it with the good things provided
for the comfort of this life.
1t were impossible To enumerate all that
was contributed to- their welfare, em-
bracing nearly everything In the form Of
edibles. and an abundance Of each. Mrs
Kremer's mother was summoned from
Shepherdstown and her presence was
not the least agreeable part Of the sur
prise, which WAS As complete AS it was
enjoyable to all participating. The occa-
sion was one of much pleasure and was
illustrative of the high esteem in which
Mr.. and Mrs. Krrmer are held by the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
Canal shipmenas-A dispatc

Canal shipments dispatch
from Cumberland OH Tuesday last says:
The work Of repairing the break in the
canal culvert at Oldtown was finished
Monday and water was ut once turned
in. The level will be filled by Thurs
day and the entire line will then be
open for navigation. The issuing Of
waybills at the canal Office here is eX-
pected to begin Wednesday. There
are eighteen boats here loaded with coal.
which will 90 out first. There are no
light boats here, but number are ex-
pected in as soon as navigation opens.
The Maryland Company will at once
begin loading three boats day, and the
Georges Creek and others are expected
to soon follow. The boats now ready
to 20 out were loaded by Merten's Sons
with coal for Georgetown. The sched-
ule of tolls for the entire line Of the
canal is officially announced to be as
fellows: Georgetown, 80 cents; Point
Of Rocks, 80 cents; Harper's Ferry. %
cents; Shepherdstown, 25 cents; Will
Transport. IS cents; Hancock, Is cents.
TO these figures must be added four
cents wharfage for companies shipping
from the canal wharf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
Change of Schedule.-Ac chang

of schedule on the Shenandoah Valley,
Western Maryland and Cumberland
Valley Railroads went into effect on
Sunday last. The change is quitea good
one for the people Of this locality. No.
southbound passenger train now ar
rives at $40 a IN. instead of Ills rs be-
fore, giving Us our morning mail two
and half hours earlier. No. l train,
which was formerly zoo p. M, is now
4.4O D. IN. Northbound trains arrive
ut II .l5 a. M, and 9.20 p. m, about a
half hour earlier than under the old
schedule. BY the new arrangements
passengers can leave Shepherdstown tor
Baltimore or Washington conveniently,
but cannot return with much comfort.
Long waits are necessary either at Ha-
gerstown or Shenandoah Junction.
The sleeping car service formerly be-
tween Washington and New Orleans
and Washington and Little Rock via
the Baltimore and Ohio and Shenandoaa
Valley route has been discontinued.
Trair. No. So, which left Washington at
$50 p. M. daily, and train No. "a, which
arrived in Washington at ll.2l p. NJ.
have been taken of. There is now but
one connection daily for the Shenandoah
route, on the Baltimore & Ohio. 1t
will leave Baltimore at 2.30 and Wash
ington 3 80 p. III. daily.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
LIST OF VOTING PRECINCTS.

COMMISSIONERS AND CANVAsSERS OF
Elections appointed by the County Court
of Jefferson County, W. Va, at the May
Term. 1850. for the term of years:
cHARLEsrowS.
CoDnissfoners-Dayid II. Cockrell, c. {.
ConKlyn, b. +. Leisenring.
Canrdssers.-Robt. Chew. Oscar N. Lucas,
Amos Dunlap.
zoAR's SCHOOL HOUSE.
MISREPRESENTATION ". Daniel. Geo.
Z. Currie. Jas. Il. McGarry.
KABLETowS.
CoMMIssIoNERs.-wm o. Norris. Geo.
Harris, ID. T.. Shoemaker.
SUMMIT PoIST.
COMMISSIONERS v. Shirley. y.
II. Willis, T.. Is. Haines.
MDDLEwAY.
CoMMIssIoNERs.-Jo NJ. Nicely, Jas.
W. League, Daniel Getzendanner.
LEETowS.
COMMISSIONERS T.. Henderson.
z. c. Watson. Jno. W. ClendeDing.
KKARSEYsvILLE.
cOrn,i.sione,s-Jas. 7. TrusseIl. David T.
Jones, A. Trump.
sHEPHERDsTows.
COnmissioners.-E @. w. Herr, John II.
little, j. 3. Fleming.
Canpaaers.-J. S. Brsgonier. q. i. Lckhder.
John Keplinger.
DUFFIELDs.
comntssioners.-A. T. Link, Calvin TabIer.
Z. L. Wysong.
HARYER's FERRY.
Commlssioners.-James Conway. Vim. 7.
Baden, A. u. Sponcellar.
cqnrassers.-T. w. Beall. James y. Small
wood Thomas Geary.
HALLTowS.
Clo,nBifssfoneTs-J. w. Rider, Jos. l.. Eichel-
berger. George Koonce-
OAK GROVE.
commentators VI. Duke, Jacob IL
Engle, W. J. Miller
xASxIse's SCHOOL HOUSE, cHARLEsTows
DISTRICT
(oTaBsfssfoa>rs.-Lee H Dillow, Jr., John h
Hostler, George w. Bryant.
ia. MOORE.
Clerk Of County Court.
March Il fs37
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18

Debate.-The public debate held in
Billmyer's Hall last Friday evening TN
der the direction of the Y. NJ. c. A.
was well attended and much enjoyed by
the audience. The question was Ere
solved, that there is more misery than
happiness in the world" and was ar
gued Inf the affirmative by Messrs. Geo.
X. Lewis and Robert Gibson and in the
negative by Messrs. II. L. Snyder and
Will Hammond. The judges decided
in favor of the affirmative. Although
this was the first effort ofthis kind in
She pherdstown for many years, it was
quite a success, and we hope that it may
be kept up regularly. We are sure our
people will enjoy it and that is infiu-
ence will be beneficial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
NEW FIRM
AND
NeWGOOdS

The undersigned desires to an
nounce TO his friends and the public
generally that he has bought out MIR.
J. n. Trusselrs general merchandise
business in Shepherdstown, and will
continue the same business at the old
stand. He will keep on hand at all
times a full and complete stock of
Boots and Shoes, Notions, Queens
ware, Groceries, Canned Goods, Pro-
visions, City Cured Bacon of the Gel
ebrated Harrisburg Brand, Flour,
Millfeed, Candies, Crackers, Cigars,
Tobacco, Oils, &c, &c, all of which
will be sold at the lowest prices. de
will also pay full market prices for
Poultry, Eggs, Butter, and country
produce generally. By strict atten-
ton to business and fair dealing he
hopes to receive and merit share of
the public patronage.
A fine supply of New Goods just
received.
X. NJ. BILLMGER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
Conferences A ppointmc .ts.-The


Baltimore conference Of the NJ. +.
Church closed It's session at Baltimore
on Friday. Rev. James McLaren, whose
time was up at this point, has been sent
to Middletown, Nd, and Rev. H. c.
Mcdaniel. recently of Romney, comes
to ShepLerdstown. Rev. c. o. Cook
returns to Anacostis. The following is
the list Of appointments for the Cumber-
land district:
G. G. Baker, Presiding Elder.-Bsr-
ton, w. E. Bird; Berkeley Springs, H.
r. Savage; Bloomington, to be suppli-
ed; Bunker Hill, j. j. F. Gray, one to
be supplied; Cumberland-Centre
Street, r. Norris; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ley, James P. Wilson; Elk Garden, VIM.
Harris; Flintstone, Henry Mann; Frost
burg. II. S. France; Fros:burg Circuit,
j. r. Pardew; Grant, P. c. Edwards;
Hancock, VIM. F. Roberts, c. E. Guthrie
supply; Hedgesvill", B. H. Smith, sup
ply; Hyndman, r. Kolb; Keyser, w. A..
Curley; Homecoming, F. G. Porter;
Martinsburg, J. Edwards, A. S. Hank,
super; Mount Savage, 5. S. Wilson,
II. 5. Hinton; Old Town, Thos. s. Long :;
Paw Paw, A. Bielaski; Piedmont, Wat
son Case; Rawling Station. c. L. Pate,
T. r. Marsh; Romney, j. NJ. Pasco;
Shepherdstown and Sharpsburg, II. c.
Mcdaniel; Union Grove, F. w. Shriner;
Winchester, w. A. Koontz; Henry W..
Jones, without appointment, to go to
school.
The conference Of the NJ. E. Church
South which has been in session at Lees
burg adjourned on Tuesday, to meet
next year at Martinsburg. Rev. w. G.
Hammond, who has been at Shepherds
towr but one year, is changed to Mont.
gomery circuit, and Rev. A. A. p. Neel.
former pastor, comes 10 Shepherds
town in his place. Rev. j. o. Knott is
returned to Frederick, and Rev. j. E.
Armstrong goes to Front Royal. The
following are the appointments Tor VIM
chester district:
John. S. Martin. Presiding Elder
Winchester, G.. L. Tyler; Winchester
Circuit, j. II. Dulany; Cedarville Cir
cult, S. Townsend; Front Royal, j. f.
Armstrong; Warren Circuit, D. l.. Reid {;
Berryville Circuit, w. J.. Lynch, 5. II.
Engle. j. j. Engle, sup; Wildwood Cir
cult, F. ii. Shlpley; Brucetown Circuit.
F. A. Strother, j. p. Stump; Martins
burg, J. r. Andrew; Berkeley Circuit.
l.. Butt Charlestown, w. G. Eggleston;
Frederick Mission. j. II. Wolff, E. Il.
Hetterick, sup: Jefferson, c. II. Wood;
Shepherdstown Circuit, A. A. p. Neel:
Gainshoro Circuit. S. r. Snapp, Page
Circuit, NJ. NJ. Long; Strasburg Mission.
ii. A. Gaver; Shenandoah Mission, l..
Fox; Woodstock and Edinburg. G. Fl.
Zimmerman -. =. Hyde, Valley Female
College.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit. Druggist. Bippus, Ind,
testities: II can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case. One man took six bottles, and
was cured of rheumatism of III years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
Bellville, Ohio. affirms: The best SELL
inc medicine have ever handled in my
20 years experience, is Electric Bitters:"
Thousands of others have added their
testimony, so that the verdict is unanl.
nous that Electric Ritters do cure all
diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood.
Only half dollar IA bottle at j. e. Glib
SONS Drug Store
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
Deaths Miss Catherine Barnha

Deaths Miss Catherine Barnhart,
sister OF Philip Barnhart, died at her
home in ShepherdstOwn on FRIDAY.
March llth, in the 9Th year of her age.
The deceased had been member of the
Lutheran church for over half centu
nv, and was loved by all who knew her
for her gentle Christian spirit. Her re-
mains were Inferred in Elmwood Gem
etery on Sunday. Rev. ID. NJ. Moser
conducted the funeral services, at which
a large number of persons were present.
Mr.. Solomon Lewis Licklider, aged IS
wears, died at his home in Crawford
county, Mo-, on March 7th. He was a
native of this county, bu. removed to
the West many years ago, and spent the
greater part of his life there. He wasa
brother of Mr.. George Licklider, of this
vicinity. The deceased paid visit of
some months to his relatives here ayear
or two ago.
Mr.. George w. Fox, who formerly
lived in ShepherLstown. where lie was
engaged in the milling business, died at
his home in Port Deposit, Nd, on Mon
day morning last, in the Goth year of
his age. The remains were brought to
this place and Inferred in the Reformed
Cemetery on Thursday.
Word has been received here of the
death of Mr.. Thomas Ashton, one Of
the firm which built and tor some years
managed the paper mill at Shepherds
town. MIR. Ashton's death occurred at
Urbana, Ohio, where he WAS engaged in
business, last January.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-18
Broke JAIL

broke Jail.-O. B. Richold. who
was confined in Jail on the charge of
stealing hides Ia this place, belonging
to Mr.. Zcpp, of Capon Bridge, w. Va.
made his escape on Wednesday night
last. He in some manner got posses
sion of an augur and bored hol"
through the floor large enough for him
10 pass into the basement. and remov.
ing some loose stones from beneath one
of the windows in the basement he es
capped to the yard. and then scaled the
wall by means Of some plank, and has
left for the country for the benefit of
his health. Winchester Neps.
RicholG was arrested ~ Shepherds
town on Thursday afternoon by Ser
geant VIM. L. Arthur, rs he was pass
ing through this place on a freight train
in response to a telegram from Prose-
cutting Attorney Byrd. Sheriff Nor
gan afterward took the prisoner to
Charlestown, and delivered him to the
Winchester authorities.